Description

YuDigest (Formerly Yumpro Bioactive) is a daily probiotic/prebiotic complex developed to support the natural balance in your pet's digestive system – ideal for dogs and cats with sensitive tummies. It’s the only probiotic for dogs and cats that includes Lintbells’ unique BioActiv™ complex - three natural prebitoics to block bad bacteria and feed good bacteria. Formulated to keep stools firm, reduce excess wind and increase good bacteria YuDigest is an ideal digestion support.

NOTE: YuDigest and YuDigest Plus are the new direct replacements for Yumpro Bioactive and Yumpro Bioactive Plus. Once all the stock of Bioactive and Bioactive Plus have been sold, they will not be available again.

All information regarding the old Bioactive products and also the new YuDigest products can be found here.

• BINDS BAD BACTERIA, VIRUSES AND TOXINS Montmorillonite is a special kind of clay that binds viruses and toxins so they safely pass through your pet’s digestive system. It has been shown to be up to 20 times more effective than other commonly used clays such as Kaolin.

• SUPPORTS THE INTESTINAL BARRIER Threonine is an essential amino acid that helps the cells in the intestine to produce the protective gut lining that’s often lost during digestive upsets.

Feeding Guideline

Bioactive + Bioactive Plus Product Information

Yumpro BioActiv contains particularly high levels of probiotic bacteria, scientifically proven levels of three different prebiotics, along with other valuable ingredients to support digestive health and restore normal, effective function as quickly as possible.

Yumpro BioActiv is suitable to be used for dogs with poorly formed stools, excessive " wind", poor appetite or generally run down and not at their best. The combination of ingredients will help to restore the natural balance of the bacteria living in the gut through restoring levels of good bacteria and competitively competing with "bad" bacteria. They also help to support the health of the cells which line the intestine wall. This improves the effective barrier function between the gut contents and the body and encourages the absorption of useful nutrients.

Each Yumpro BioActiv sachet contains 1 billion probiotic bacteria! The other ingredients are three prebiotics as well as Montmorillonite (500mg), Threonine (200mg) and Lignan-rich fibre (2g). Sachets are added to food as required. The tasty Yumpro Activ tablets are readily accepted as treats by lots of dogs, with each tablet containg 200 million probiotic bacteria as well as the other active ingredients. It is suggested that Yumpro is given every day for as long as required, or as advised by your veterinary surgeon.

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Feeding guidelines

Bioactive Tablets

Yumpro tablets are given every day for as long as required, or as advised by your veterinary surgeon. The tasty Yumpro Activ tablets are readily accepted as treats by lots of dogs. You can give it to your dog either with their meal or on its own.

Small Breeds (up to 10kg): 1 Tablet

Medium Breeds (11-25kg): 2 Tablets

Large Breeds (26-40kg): 3 Tablets

Very Large Breeds (over 40kg): 4 Tablets.

Bioactive Plus Powder

Sprinkle the following amount over your dog's food daily for as long as required.

Up to 5kg - 0.5 sachet

6-15kg - 1 sachet

16-35kg - 2 sachets

Over 35kg - 3 sachets

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Questions & Answers for YuDigest (Formerly Yumpro BioActiv for Dogs)

Itching and scratching

30th Apr 2016

Janine Morgan

VioVet Customer Since: July 2015

From: Lancashire, United Kingdom

My Yorkie has been nibbling at her back and cratching under her chin for a couple of weeks. she does not have fleas nor can I see any dry skin. I did notice some small red spots, one which has a yellow head on it, on the inside of her back legs. I read about trying probiotics. Would these tablets help with this condition?

John Cousins BVSc MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

I am afraid that I do not think these tablets are likely to help her skin. From the sounds of it, she might have a superficial bacterial dermatitis, which would not respond to digestive pre/probiotics. My best advice would be to get her checked out by your vet. Failing that, you could try a conditioning shampoo and an oil-based supplement for her food. Good examples would be Coatex Medicated Shampoo and Yumega Itchy Dog.

Prone to pancreatitis

19th Aug 2015

Jenny

My 7 year old dog has suffered from pancreatitis in the past and we therefore need to be very careful with the fat content of his diet. He does get loose stools from time to time without the pancreatitis (we watch him like a hawk during runny poo times!) - is he able to take this product safely?

John Cousins BVSc MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

This product should be appropriate for a dog prone to pancreatitis, although the trigger factors for bouts of this condition are poorly understood and it will sometimes flare up again seemingly randomly. This supplement should be safe to give though and might well be helpful for the digestion generally.

My dog suffers with hepatic microvascukar dysplasia.

1st Jul 2015

Vanessa Coleman

VioVet Customer Since: July 2010

From: cambs, United Kingdom

Would this product help her digestion .she is currently on hills diet id.
She does have a firm stool but her breath is bad and she can suffer flatulence.
She has bouts of diarrhoea but mostly firm stools.

John Cousins BVSc MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

This is a good product to try, although the results in this type of situation are unpredictable. It will not make things worse and it certainly might make a big difference, but you only find out by trying. I would give it a go.

Free from any meat/fish products?

20th Apr 2015

Mrs Clarke

VioVet Customer Since: September 2010

From: Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Is this free from meat/fish products and animal and meat derivatives as our dog has a lot of food allergies.

John Cousins BVSc MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

There are no meat or fish products or derivatives in Yumpro. It should be fine to give to your dog, though an allergy to one of the plant ingredients in Yumpro is still possible (though very unlikely).

Dairy-free?

2nd Jul 2014

Lorraine

Hi, are these products suitable for a dog with a cow's milk intolerance? thank you

Richard Spratley

Web Developer

Yumpro Bioactive and Bioactive Plus are free from dairy products so are suitable for dogs with milk intolerances.

Which Yumpro?

29th Jun 2014

Barbara Montford

I have a nine year old whippet who has had several episodes of colitis and intermittent diahorea. Just recently the vet prescribed a five day course of Yumpro Plus sachets at dosage of 1 per day (he weighs 12kg).

I was wondering if it might be a good idea to give him Yumpro regularly as a preventative as he has a very sensitive gut. I feed him Bionic Biotic every day at the moment but maybe the Yumpro would be more effective? He gets fed Burns sensitive biscuits, Penlan wet food and cooked chicken with white rice if he is especially unwell.

If I give him Yumpro regularly would it be better to use the sachets or the tablets?

John Cousins BVSc MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

These products can safely be used according to their effect. If you find that a course helps, then you can continue to use it regularly, or stop and see what happens. If the beneficial effect lasts for a long time without further supplementation, then there is no need to keep going. If however things soon slip backwards, then on-going supplementation of the diet is a sensible idea. The choice of tablets or sachets is entirely up to you - whichever is easier for you to give. They should both do the same job, but some dogs accept one form more happily than the other.

Flatulence

27th Jun 2014

Ros

I have a 2 year old Cavalier King Charles who has chronic flatulence. His diet is Eden Holistic 80/20 he gets plenty of exercise. would this product help him?

John Cousins BVSc MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

This is exactly the sort of product to help in your situation. An efficient digestion will always produce some gas, but it should not be excessive. I would try the Yumpro for a few weeks and see how things go. There is a good chance it will help. If not, then exploring different diets with different base ingredients could be your next step.

Yumpro plus

8th May 2014

Christine Eland

my vet recently prescribed this product for my cat was this safe for her to take i am a bit worried as it states its for dogs

John Cousins BVSc MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

Yumpro has been used in cats and should be safe and effective. I would not give more than half a tablet per day.

Yumpro +

27th Mar 2014

Marjie Pulling

VioVet Customer Since: May 2013

From: Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Does yumpro+ come in tablet form

John Cousins BVSc MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

The Yumpro Plus comes in sachets of powder but not tablets. The powder is designed to be sprinkled on food, but can be mixed with a little tap water and given as a paste by syringe etc, or added to a small drink.

Yumpro Bioactive Plus

15th Mar 2014

John Thomson

My 19 month old Golden Retriever Bella loves to wallow and have a drink from some really mucky, puddles/shallow pools when out in the woods etc. The day after, she'll have really runny /frothy poos. These can last 48 hours, there are no other symptoms. She has Advocate and Advantix regularly. Would bioactive or bioactive plus help here?

John Cousins BVSc MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

These products are exactly the sort of thing which can be given for this situation. They work much better in some dogs than others and you have to try them to know how it will work out. They are very safe, so I would certainly give either one a try.